NEWARK, New Jersey: For only the third time in 101 meetings, the New York Rangers faced a New Jersey Devils team minus goaltender Martin Brodeur, and took advantage with a 5-2 win in NHL action on Wednesday.

Michal Rozsival and Nikolai Zherdev scored during two-man advantages in New York's four-goal second period as the Rangers stretched their early lead in the Atlantic Division.

Brodeur, the four-time Vezina Trophy winner for the league's best goalie, is sidelined by a torn left biceps.